Doug Woos (dwoos)

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Hometown: New Haven, VT

What dessert he'd be: Vegan coffee ice cream

I've been at Brown for two years. Before that, I was in graduate school in Seattle; before that, I worked as a computer programmer in New York City. My interests include but are not limited to books, baseball, and the banjo.

Kathi Fisler (kfisler)

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Hometown: Staten Island, NY

What dessert she'd be: An Italian pizzelle

I've been teaching CS for 25 years, after a rocky start in my own CS classes. I love jigsaw puzzles, puns, and cooking (and eating!) vegetarian food from around the world. Ice cream is best with rainbow sprinkles.

Julia Windham (jwindha1)

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Hometown: Arlington, VA and Palo Alto, CA

What dessert she'd be: A fruit tart

Hi guys! :) I'm a senior studying APMA-CS. I like to bake, hike, and visit friends. Ask me about mental health (& research in it), food systems, or study abroad.

Giselle Garcia (ggarci14)

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Hometown: Brooklyn, NY

What dessert she'd be: Chocolate chip cookie

Hi there! I'm a senior concentrating in CS. When I'm not studying Japanese, I love baking and listening to musical soundtracks! If anyone has any chocolate chip cookie recipes they'd like to share, let me know :)

Colton Rusch (crusch)

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Hometown: Tewksbury, MA

What dessert he'd be: A broiled chocolate chip cookie

Hey! I'm a sophomore studying CS and Music. I love making stuff, whether it's a web app, an album, or someone else's day.

Monica Roy (mroy6)

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Hometown: Cambridge, MA

What dessert she'd be: Chocolate lava cake

Hello everyone! I'm a junior concentrating in CS. In my free time I enjoy learning new languages! So far I am fluent in English and Spanish, can understand quite a bit of Bengali, and am starting to learn some Korean. I also love cooking (which I've been doing a lot of these past few months), jamming out to music, dancing, singing, enjoying good food!

Ashley Chang (achang65)

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Hometown: Forest, VA

What dessert she'd be: Cheesecake! (at its original, finest, flavor :))

Hi! I’m a sophomore studying Lit Arts and CS (I think), and I love comic books. Adore them. Would die for them. Although I’m not much of an artist, I do like writing, and am a part of Cornerstone Literary Magazine. I’m a meik (woo hoo!), and most importantly, am a beatboxer for my acapella group, the Ursa Minors.

Ashley Chon (achon2)

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Hometown: Dublin, CA

What dessert she'd be: An egg tart!

Hi! My name is Ashley and I’m a sophomore concentrating in Computer Engineering. At Brown, I’m involved in the Society of Women Engineers, EP, and Meiklejohn Leadership. In my free time, I love to bake, hike, and go on picnics!

Annie Cimack (acimack)

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Hometown: Mt. Prospect, IL

What dessert she'd be: A tiramisu :)

Hi! I'm a sophomore from a northwestern suburb of Chicago, and fun fact, my legal name is Annie. I took CS17/18 during my freshman year. I had some rough times and felt like I was struggling more than other people, but that's ok! Away from CS, I write for the Brown Noser, play in the band, and I love old movies and music.

Arrington Harper (aharper3)

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Hometown: Birmingham, AL

What dessert she'd be: the sahara dessert

I’m a sophomore possibly concentrating in computer science and linguistics. My hobbies include Animal Crossing and long walks on the beach. I'm in Mosaic+. My secret talent is that I can spin a pencil around my thumb.

Andrea Llamas Sanchez (allamass)

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Hometown: Hialeah, FL

What dessert she'd be: Arroz con Leche

I am a junior studying computational biology. I love baking, crocheting, and doing makeup. I am part of the BDW, please check out some of our new online workshops :)))

Andy Luo (aluo21)

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Hometown: Johns Creek, GA

What dessert he'd be: Green tea ice cream

Hi! I'm Andy, and I'm a sophomore planning to concentrate in biology. In my free time I like playing ultimate frisbee, running, and watching soccer. I also recently started knitting!

Alex Ryan (aryan8)

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Hometown: Sammamish, WA

What dessert she'd be: some kind of ice cream

My name is Alex and I'm a junior studying computer science. Outside of class, I love doing escape rooms and solving crosswords with my friends!

Aidan Wang (awang91)

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Hometown: Annapolis, MD

What dessert he'd be: Fudge brownie

I’m a history concentrator who had no exposure to computer science or programming prior to taking CS111 as a sophomore. Outside of the classroom, I enjoy playing the piano and Nintendo games, cooking, and running to hatch my Pokemon Go eggs.

Alana White (awhite35)

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Hometown: Mechanicsville, MD

What dessert she'd be: Coffee cake blue room muffin

Hi! I'm a sophomore studying CS and Visual Arts. In my free time, I love going on walks, painting, and chilling outside. I'm also a member of the Mosaic+ community. Feel free to ask me about anything!

Daphne Darwish (ddarwish)

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Hometown: New York City

What dessert she'd be: Salted caramel

Love reading/cooking in my free time, and excited to TA CS111 again this year

Drake Wilde (dwilde)

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Hometown: San Diego, CA

What dessert he'd be: Mochi Ice Cream

Hi! I'm a junior concentrating in CS-Econ and I grew up around Southern California but I have lived in Japan as well. I enjoy playing basketball, watching movies and the outdoors.

Erick Lerena (elerena)

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Hometown: Los Angeles, CA

What dessert he'd be: Dark chocolate cookie

Hey! I'm a sophomore from a small place called Los Angeles. I love reading manga, manhwa, and watching anime in my free time. My favorite food would be any classic Mexican dish my Mom makes because no one does it better. I am excited to be your TA this semester!

Ethan Mullen (emullen2)

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Hometown: Atlanta, GA

What dessert he'd be: Macaroon

Hey! I'm a sophomore from Atlanta double concentrating in Computer Science and TAPS. Talk to me about theatre, Grey's Anatomy, or what I miss most about Blueno (rip).

Jacki Wynter (ewynter)

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Hometown: Kingston, Jamaica

What dessert she'd be: sea salt caramel ice cream with rainbow sprinkles (in a cone)

I've lived in Jamaica, Barbados, and now Providence, and the beach is my happy place. I love plants, fractals, colors, sunshine, and any combination thereof.

Deniz Ozturk (fozturk1)

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Hometown: Istanbul

What dessert he'd be: Banana

I’m a Junior majoring in CS. I was born in MD, and raised in Istanbul.

Grace Lee (glee73)

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Hometown: Dallas, TX

What dessert she'd be: ube ice cream

Hello! I'm a sophomore thinking of concentrating in CS-Econ. Things I love in no particular order: spicy food, cozy coffee shops, new music, and the time 4 am. Feel free to talk to me about anything and I'm looking forward to being your TA this semester :-))

Giacomo Marino (gmarino2)

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Hometown: Brunswick, ME

What dessert he'd be: Pecan pie

I’m from Brunswick, Maine but have also lived in North Carolina and Massachusetts. I’m a neuroscience concentrator and took my first CS class ever last fall. In my free time I like to run, read, and cook.

Hannah Ngo (hngo3)

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Hometown: Chandler, AZ

What dessert she'd be: Dark chocolate dipped honeycomb

I'm from Arizona, and the first time I seriously did CS was last spring (in CS111)! I'm a Meiklejohn, BDW Mentor, SHAG educator and premed, so feel free to ask me any questions related to those things if you have them. My main passion outside of academics is Gendo Taiko, the Brown/RISD Japanese drumming club. (please ask me about this if you're curious/interested!)

Harshini Venkatachalam (hvenkata)

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Hometown: Tempe, AZ

What dessert she'd be: Cookie dough

Hi, I’m Harshini! I’m studying CS and maybe visual art. I love watching movies, growing plants, and meeting new people.

Isabel Lai (ilai2)

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Hometown: Springfield, MO

What dessert she'd be: Taiwanese shaved ice! Or maybe mint ice cream, or strawberry shortcake...

Hi! I'm a junior concentrating in CS. I love doing crosswords, public speaking, making stickers (including one of Blueno, rip 😔), and learning Turkish! Most of all, I love talking with people and helping students learn cool stuff!! I'm so excited to be your TA :D

Isabelle Sharon (isharon)

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Hometown: Macon, GA

What dessert she'd be: A tea cake!

Hi! I'm a sophomore from Georgia studying (probably) CS and IAPA. At Brown, I'm a part of No Labels and Active Minds. I love baking, traveling and philosophical discussions, and I can't wait to TA 111 this semester :)

Jessie Li (jli277)

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Hometown: Las Vegas, NV

What dessert she'd be: Cheesecake!

Hi! I'm Jessie, and I'm a sophomore studying APMA-CS. I love listening to music and spending time outdoors! :)

Julia Robbin (jrobbin)

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Hometown: Los Altos, CA

What dessert she'd be: Chocolate lava cake!

Hi! I'm a junior studying Computer Science and Sociology. When I'm not in the CIT (or remote), I am in alumae either working on a musical or doing aerial arts! In my free time I also like to read and bake :)

Livia Gimenes (lgimenes)

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Hometown: Maringá, Brazil

What dessert she'd be: Strawberry Ice Cream

Hi, everyone! I’m a sophomore studying CS and English from Maringá , Brazil.On my free time I like to listen to music and go runs or ride my bike around my hometown. I took CS111 and love it, so I am very excited to TA this semester.

Liyaan Maskati (lmaskati)

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Hometown: Mumbai, India

What dessert she'd be: Cannoli

Hi, I'm Liyaan! I'm a CS concentrator, although I never even remotely saw myself studying CS until the end of freshman year :) In my free time, you can find me practicing the piano, writing a BDH article, or drinking bubble tea.

Lucas Schroeder (lschroe1)

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Hometown: Durham, NH

What dessert he'd be: key lime pie

Hey there! I'm a Junior studying CS and Modern Culture and Media. I was born in Providence, but I live in New Hampshire, so it's super cool being back here at Brown. I love traveling, hitting up the beach, and (most of all) snuggling with my cat.

Mohamed Ali (mali7)

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Hometown: Salt Lake City, UT

What dessert he'd be: A coffee cake!

I’m a senior concentrating in History and CS-Econ. I love jazz, primary sources, and working code!

Maceo Thompson (mthomp13)

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Hometown: Brooklyn, NY

What dessert he'd be: Tarte Tatin

Hey! My name is Maceo, and I'm from Brooklyn, NY. I'm double concentrating in CS and Music. I love to take photos, play the piano, and (badly) play soccer.

Nicholas Cancellaro (ncancell)

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Hometown: Hebron, CT

What dessert he'd be: A cold popsicle on a hot day.

Hello! I am a sophomore studying computer science from a small town in Connecticut. I took the 17/18 track last year and am excited to experience 111! Outside of class I play for the orchestra and love listening to new music (recommendations are always appreciated).

Nicole Cheng (ncheng2)

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Hometown: New York City

What dessert she'd be: tiramisu!

Hello! I'm a senior studying CS and Economics. I love all things music and I am really good at binging TV series!

Pedro Monteiro Borges (pmontei1)

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Hometown: Boston, MA

What dessert he'd be: A lava cake

Hey guys, I'm a sophomore studying CS, and I'm really excited to TA this semester! Whenever I have free time, I like to study Japanese, watch YouTube videos, and keep up with the NBA.

Peter Zubiago (pzubiago)

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Hometown: East Greenwich, RI

What dessert he'd be: mint ice cream

Hello! I've lived in Rhode Island my whole life and am double concentrating in English and Computer Science. When I'm not reading novels or writing code, you can find me watching TV, learning a new language, or swimming!

Rohan Gupta (rgupta33)

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Hometown: Hollidaysburg, PA

What dessert he'd be: a cookies & cream milkshake

Hi! I'm a junior concentrating in APMA and (maybe) CS, and I'm part of Badmaash and Club Tennis. I enjoy tennis and football, and I love summer weather. This past summer, I started cooking a little bit, and I make a mean marinara with spaghetti. Also, I love fruits - especially mangoes, kiwis, and watermelon.

Rachel Ma (rma20)

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Hometown: Toronto, Canada

What dessert she'd be: Mochi!!

I'm a sophomore intending to double concentrate in CS and Music, but also love the life sciences and math! You'll find me often making random CS, orgo, and music puns with friends, talking about croissants and exercising my "bilingual" French + English, being covered in chemicals during labs, and running to the music buildings to perform piano on stage :)

Ryan Simpson (rsimpso2)

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Hometown: Orange County, CA

What dessert he'd be: One of those Toll House ice cream sandwiches with the two chocolate chip cookies and the vanilla ice cream fill

I grew up in Southern California. I’m a sophomore concentrating in Computer Science. I spend my free time watching movies and playing guitar.

Ronald Yuan (ryuan2)

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Hometown: Hoover, AL

What dessert he'd be: Pudding! According to Buzzfeed at least, science!

Hey! I'm a sophomore from Birmingham, Alabama. I took CS111 last year and loved the class, so I'm back here this year! Previously, I've fenced for Brown, but I'm taking up cycling to enjoy the outdoors. I also appreciate a good podcast or a long politic-icky article.

Sol Boukman (sboukman)

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Hometown: Camden, NJ

What dessert he'd be: S'mores Crepe

I am from New Jersey, however I am a citizen of Antigua and Barbuda and the United States. The first time I ever wrote code was my second semester at Brown. For fun I like playing basketball, videogames, skateboarding, and gardening.

Samika Kanekar (skanekar)

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Hometown: Hershey, PA

What dessert he'd be: Swedish Fish Rita's Italian Ice

I'm a rising senior and an APMA - Bio concentrator from Chocolatetown, USA. I'm a big fan of eating overnight oats at the V-Dub and playing basketball at the OMAC, both with a mask on of course. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions about taking CS classes as a non-concentrator!

Sophia Tu (stu7)

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Hometown: Westchester, NY

What dessert she'd be: Tiramisu

I live in Westchester, New York. I recently switched to CS from premed/engineering. I enjoy drawing, consuming media, and walking my dog.

Tanushri Sundar (tsundar)

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Hometown: Fremont, CA

What dessert she'd be: Pecan Pie

Hi! I am a senior concentrating in computer science and cognitive science. I am from the Bay Area, and I love to paint. My favorite grocery store is Trader Joe's.

Timmy Wang (twang110)

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Hometown: Seattle, WA

What dessert he'd be: carrot cake

Hello! I'm a sophomore considering a concentration in computational biology. I'm part of Brown's Ballroom Dance Team and I enjoy running, music, and watching films/TV shows.

Will Buerger (wbuerger)

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA

What dessert he'd be: Easy question - Peanut Butter Pie

Hi hi! I'm Will, and I'm a junior studying CS from Pittsburgh, PA. Outside of TA-ing I'm involved with theatre on campus and give tours. In my free time, I love yoga, board games, and anything with peanut butter!

Zach Love (zlove)

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Hometown: Fort Lee, NJ

What dessert he'd be: Ice Cream

I am from New York and New Jersey and I am undecided for my concentration. I'm a fun guy and a huge Chicago sports fan. Some of my favorite activities are listening to music and catching z's.

Shira Abramovich (sabramo1)

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Hometown: Newton, MA

What dessert she'd be: a stone fruit tart

Hi! I'm a senior studying CS and Comparative Literature, or as I like to call them, Comp^2. I'm also a Health and Wellness Advocate in the CS department, so feel free to come ask me about wellness and accessibility resources! Some of my favorite ways to relax are barista-ing (at the Underground), going for long walks, and eating good bread.